The event will last from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. each day, featuring $1
scoops of ice cream, bingo and karaoke. The Gladstone Fire Department will be accepting
toys in exchange for tours of the fire engine.

"The reason we show up there is it's an opportunity to get
out there, meet kids and demonstrate fire prevention," said Mike Funk, fire
marshal at the Gladstone Fire Department.

Steve Leitz, owner of the Baskin Robbins in Gladstone, hosted
the event last year and said despite a rainy forecast the event will go on.

"I thought it was a good venue to gather toys," Leitz said, adding
that a portion of cake sales at his Baskin Robbins will go to OHSU
Doernbecher Children's Hospital. "Last
year it turned out really well because it was sunny."

Leitz said that there are currently more prizes than there
are raffle tickets, so rainy days might mean a neat prize for those brave
enough to fare the rain.

Note Night: Enjoy some live music while you browse for books or sit and savor the sounds of the acoustic duo Bob and Alice.

The free monthly event will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Oak Lodge Library, 16201 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd. in Oak Grove. For details, call 503-655-8543.

Fine Art Show and Sale: The North Clackamas Arts Guild will host feature their 2-dimensional fine artwork in a show this weekend at the Gladstone Christian Church.

The event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 305 E. Dartmouth St. in Gladstone. Door prizes and a raffle are also featured. Admission is free. For details, visit www.ncartsguild.com or call 503-656-3394.

In addition, the Milwaukie Police Department will
also offer a FREE Document Shred Event also from 10 a.m. to 2 P.m.

Milwaukie Police Cadets will provide
'drive-through' service in the parking lot of the police department. This
service is available to anyone wanting to properly dispose of unneeded or
expired prescription medications, or to drop off documents for shredding. There
is no specified limit on the amount of documents a citizen can bring however
the right is reserved to limit excessive quantities.

The FREE shred day and prescription drug drop-off
event is part of a
crime-prevention effort to reduce inappropriate access to prescription
medications, and to minimize identity theft, fraud, and related crimes.

This is also a great time to donate your
gently-used children's bicycles for the Milwaukie Police Department's annual
"Bikes for Kids Program." Bikes that are in good condition, in sizes
ranging from grade-school age to junior-high age can be donated. Bicycles are
refurbished and given to Milwaukie school children who could benefit from
having their own bicycles. Cash donations for this program are also welcome.

Raffle Night: The Rowe Middle School PTA is holding "The Rowe Raffle Night" from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Pietro's Pizza, 10300 S.E. Main St.

A variety of raffle baskets, put together with the help of local business donations and Rowe supporters, will be displayed. Theraffle drawing will be held at 8:30 p.m.

Raffle tickets are $2 each, three tickets for $5, or eight tickets for $10.

In addition, Pietro's will give back 20 percent of the proceeds from the evening to Rowe Middle School. If you have questions, sent an email to RowePTA@gmail.com.

Milwaukie Poetry Series First Friday: Featured readers are
the Milwaukie Poetry Committee. An open mic session will follow. 6-7
p.m. Fri, May 2. St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 2036 S.E.
Jefferson St., Milwaukie

North Clackamas Arts Guild Monthly Meeting: We
welcome NW artists of all skill levels to monthly meetings that include
an art critique of 2D fine art, a demo/program and social time with
other local artists. May Demo speaker is Blenda Tyvoll, an artist/expert
on marketing your art online. Visitors welcome. 1 p.m. Tue, May 13. Oak
Lodge Water District Building, 14496 S.E. River Road, Milwaukie; Annual
Dues $30; www.ncartsguild.com or 503-652-1243

Talking with Your Doctor: A VIEWS Conversation on Aging.
Discuss with peers about what it would take to feel that you and your
doctor are part of the same team. Call to register. 10-11:30 a.m. Fri,
May 16. Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie;
free; 503-653-8100